US Bridges

Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne East Side · Structure no. KCX

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,283
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,796 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPershing Blvd
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCheyenne East Side
RouteCity Street 210
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.14541, -104.74554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,283 (2024)
Projected traffic15,796 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.